It’s that time of year again. Twelve of the vineyards on the CT Wine Trail gather to be part of a special physical passport program that starts in January and ends in April. Last year I participated and it was so much fun! I share some of my tips for navigating this trail and hope they help as you travel along this winter!

One of my favorite things to do, besides enjoy a good glass of wine, is to read. I’m a big fan of my local library and check books out from there regularly. I’ve also found that there are many good resources out there for other topics of interest I have – decorating my home, organizing my life, oh and… wine!

Wineries without the vines. These are called micro wineries. And, we have two of them, right in the town of North Haven; Valor Wines and Small Batch Cellars. Let’s learn a little more!

Each state has their own rules and criteria for their vineyards and wineries. Here are a few things to keep in mind when exploring Connecticut’s Wine Country.

Recently, I headed to Taylor Brooke Winery in Woodstock, CT and attended a “Tank Tasting and Tour” with their winemaker, Nikki Auger. I couldn’t resist aligning my trip to get a stamp in my CT Winter Wine Trail passport with such a fun program! Read all about my experience!

Have you joined one of my “CT Wineries with the Nutmeg Nose” talks? If not, or if it’s been awhile since you attended, let me share a few reasons to encourage you to sign up for one!

One of my favorite parts of my talks on CT’s wineries is when I tell the audience about several wineries that are a secret… shhh!

If you are unable to visit Connecticut’s wineries and vineyards, there are many other ways to support them. I’m sharing a few ways to show that you are a champion of small businesses, without having to leave your home.

It’s that time of year again. Twelve of the vineyards on the CT Wine Trail gather to be part of a special physical passport program that starts in January and ends in April. Last year I participated and it was so much fun! I share some of my tips for navigating this trail and hope they help as you travel along this winter!

Ever wonder how I became The Nutmeg Nose? Here’s the back story that led to my really fun brand!

Often times people ask me, “What can I expect the first time I go to a vineyard?” And, as I’ve been to many of the wineries in the Nutmeg State, I thought I’d share some of my experiences with you to help you as you venture through CT Wine Country.

Want to be a pro at visiting a winery?

I’m sharing a few of my tips to help you plan your next vineyard trip.

You may have heard that a lot of people who enjoy wine or other alcoholic beverages decide to take a break from drinking them in the month of January. But maybe you wonder “why do they do this?”

For all of you who have been job searching for any amount of time, I hope you know you are not alone. It is a tough time out there, especially for many of us who have been in roles for many years and are beginning the search again. But, there are many resources out there and people willing to help.

I thought I would share a few details with all of you about what I’ve worn when I make my trips to CT wine country, and also what I’ve seen others wearing, in the hopes it will give you ideas on what to wear when you are planning your next excursion to a winery.

Many people confuse the term CT Wine Trail and lump all of the wineries in the Nutmeg State into this category. However, this is not the case.

Why try comparative wine tasting? Well, it’s a great way to start understanding more about subtle nuances in your wines…the best part is, you need to drink a lot of wine to get better at it!